Catch Up With News Around Joliet

Here are nearly twenty pieces of Joliet-area related news, information, and events

Simply scroll through and click on the ones you want to read.

Have a great day! :)


D. 86 in Joliet welcomes new principals 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/02/d-86-in-joliet-welcomes-new-principals/am2dpqn/


Tips for talking to kids about the new reality during COVID-19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/02/tips-for-talking-to-kids-about-the-new-reality-during-covid-19/ak38p6h/


G and W Electric donates $27K to Salvation Army of Joliet
Substantial gift will provide food and financial relief for hundreds in need

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/30/gw-electric-donates-27k-to-salvation-army-of-joliet/ajabxg6/


Plainfield Library to re-open July 8 - with restrictions
Only 20 visitors allowed in the building at one time

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/02/plainfield-library-to-re-open-july-8-with-restrictions/abzhvv8/


Residents at OLA in Joliet enjoy a 'Happy Parade' - complete with bubbles and a pup

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/residents-at-ola-in-joliet-enjoy-a-happy-parade-complete-with-bubbles-and-a-pup/d3sex6g/


D. 86 in Joliet modifies Grab-and-Go meals pickup due to Fourth of July

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/d-86-in-joliet-modifies-grab-and-go-meals-pickup-due-to-fourth-of-july/ai97wuq/


The link between COVID-19 and stroke 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/15/the-link-between-covid-19-and-stroke/a6jfjue/


Troy transportation director retires
Lucy Feeney spent 32 years in education at Troy

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/15/troy-transportation-director-retires/a85x25m/


Plainfield 8th-grader wins #writing award 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/15/plainfield-8th-grader-wins-writing-award/a3u84ch/


Plainfield Park District Hosting Frozen II Drive-In Movie Night June 25 
(This is event is past. But check the district's website for additional events).

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/16/plainfield-park-district-hosting-frozen-ii-drive-in-movie-night-june-25/aedi93q/


Apply now for Landscape Scale Restoration Grants across Northeast and Midwest

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/30/apply-now-for-landscape-scale-restoration-grants-across-northeast-and-midwest/abxka3p/


Air Pollution Action Day alerts for Will, Grundy counties on Thursday
Conditions expected to extend through holiday weekend and coming weekend

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/01/air-pollution-action-day-alerts-for-will-grundy-counties-on-thursday/aep4rjy/


Illinois State Fire Marshal awards grants to first responders in Will, Grundy counties

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/illinois-state-fire-marshal-awards-grants-to-first-responders-in-will-grundy-counties/aqvnoob/


Frog on a log leaps over Forest Preserve photo competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/frog-on-a-log-leaps-over-forest-preserve-photo-competition/aron9mx/


Have a safe Fourth of July with these fireworks safety tips

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/01/have-a-safe-fourth-of-july-with-these-fireworks-safety-tips/avs2jxl/


IDPH to screen newborns for spinal muscular atrophy

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/30/idph-to-screen-newborns-for-spinal-muscular-atrophy/ajmg88/


Former Wilmington resident honored for outstanding achievements in environmental planning and planning leadership

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/henry-f-bittaker-named-to-prestigious-planning-college-of-fellows-faicp/ao7flno/

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